red wine

noun

: a wine with a predominantly red color derived during fermentation from the natural pigment in the skins of dark-colored grapes

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The brown sugar adds a nice sweetness that is complimented by the tang from red wine vinegar. Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 28 July 2025 Options range from a $30 Moscato to a $274 Nebbiolo, a type of red wine, that both come from the region of Piedmont. Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 15 July 2025 Side dinner dishes: Greek Salad: Lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, oregano, Greek olive oil and red wine vinegar. Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 Top your tuna salad with a drizzle of olive oil and red wine vinegar, a squeeze of lemon juice, and a sprinkle of feta cheese. Jillian Kubala, Health, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for red wine

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of red wine was in the 15th century

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“Red wine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red%20wine. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.

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